Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 36

This weekend’s trio of overlooked alternatives sees us turn to Everton’s record signing, the Baggies chief creator and an out of position prospect for Hull as Steve Bruce’s side look to condemn Burnley to Championship football once again.

Romelu Lukaku

Two goals in his last four starts – albeit via penalties – suggests Lukaku looks on course for his customary strong finish to the season. Potential investors in the 8.7-priced marksman will hope the big Belgian can replicate the late flourish he achieved in Sir Alex Ferguson’s last match in charge of United. Lukaku bagged a hat-trick for West Brom in a 5-5 thriller on the concluding day of the 2012/13 Premier League season, taking his tally to 17 for the campaign.

With nine goals and five assists to his name so far, the former Chelsea man has the chance to breach the double-figure barrier for the third successive year since being snapped up from Anderlecht by the Stamford Bridge club. Considering that Everton have won their last four encounters at Goodison Park – scoring eight and without reply – and face two home ties (SUN, whu, TOT) in their run-in, Lukaku could well be a difference maker in the final throes of this campaign.

Chris Brunt

In the last four Gameweeks, Brunt (5.2) has assisted four of West Bromwich Albion’s five goals as Tony Pulis’ men claw their way to safety. This impressive output – coupled with three bonus points in the Eagles clash and a trio of clean sheets – means the Northern Irish midfielder has average 6.25 points per game in his previous quartet of starts. Encouragingly, he now has nine assists for the season – his highest haul since 2010/11.

Mainly utilised in defence by his new manager, Brunt was shifted to left midfield against United last week due to an injury to James Morrison and with doubts still hovering over the Scot’s availability, Brunt could retain that advanced berth once again.

With Chelsea and Arsenal in the final two, it’s fair to say that Pulis will be looking to secure his side’s survival at the earliest possible opportunity. Given that a win over Newcastle would do just that, Brunt and co look set to go on the offensive against a side that’s lost eight straight league matches and is hit hard by injuries and suspension at the back.

Sone Aluko

With Steve Bruce uncertain whether to start Nikica Jelavic at home to Burnley, Aluko seems set to earn a fifth consecutive first-team appearance this weekend.

Classified as a midfielder in the FPL game, Aluko has been handed a role alongside Dame N’Doye in the front two in recent weeks and looks a viable out of position option as Bruce’s side look for a vital victory against the struggling Clarets.

Setting you back just 4.4, his budget price tag could appeal to those on the lookout for an enabler to free up funds ahead of Arsenal’s double Gameweek 37. Bearing in mind that the Tigers have clashes against Spurs and United in the final two, in addition to the fact that a loss would send Burnley down, both sides will be on the attack in this one and, having beaten Liverpool and Palace in recent weeks, the momentum is certainly on the hosts’ side.

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  1. enrico.palazzo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Skrtel to Kolorov for free? Or save TF and play either PVA or Duff or Skrtel

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kolarov risky.

    2. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Play skrtel keep ft. Clichy fit so kola might not play

    3. DF
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I brought him in for a hit. He's got the armband at the moment too, but I think I'll stick it back on Kun.
      Needed to free up funds for my Sanchez move next week, so there are mitigating circumstances!

      Anyway...yes to your move. It's a little bit hail Mary but great fun!

    4. enrico.palazzo
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks all. Skrtel over pva we think?

      1. DF
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Absolutely not.
        I think Kolorov will outscore him by 10-15 points.

  2. Bolasie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Play:
    A, Gomez(eve)
    B, Bolasie(MUN)

    Thanks

    1. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Going by your grav B 😀

    2. Phillips
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bolasie

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Close. Bolasie for me.

    4. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Big Bad Bolasie.

    5. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Highly Bolasie

  3. Green Arrow
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I don't have Aguero. 🙁

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Neither do I

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      nor i

  4. Takamba
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Kane to Benteke for a -4

    What do people think?

    Trying to cut the gap to 1st ITW

    1. Phillips
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yep

      1. Takamba
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        My logic is Benteke could easily outscore Kane by 4 today, let alone the rest of the season

        1. Ruth_NZ
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Even if he does you have gained nothing. Kane has Hull (h) next week. Benteke has Soton (a).

          Personally I think that transfer for a hit is poor. I'm not sure I'd even want to do it for a FT.

    2. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Do it

    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Concentrate on DGW players if you're taking hits.

    4. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I did it last week and captained Benteke. If you plan to captain Benteke, do it.

  5. Phillips
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    1 FT, good to go?
    Need to find 0.2 for Sterling to Ramsey next week.

    Myhill
    Ivanovic | Skrtel | Morgan
    Hazard | Sanchez | Sterling | Cambiasso
    Aguero | Giroud | Vardy

    Davis | Henderson | PVA | Duff

    1. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      G2g

    2. Takamba
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Get Caz instead?

  6. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Get rid next week for either Ospina or Panti. 99% Cech will play against Sunderland in GW 38.

    1. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      @ EVS

  7. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Mirallas the best punt for 7.8 and under?

    1. The 12th Man
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I went Navas

    2. Exeter Gently
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I'd fancy a punt on a west brom mid this wk given the opposition

    3. Ruth_NZ
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No. Plenty of better options, Navas being one.

  8. leovesole
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Morning guys.

    Myhill / Krul
    Dawson / Clyne / Terry / Skrtel / Hutton
    Hazard / Ramsey / Fàbregas / Sterling / Boyd
    Kane / Giroud / Agüero

    0 FT, £0.5m in the bank.

    Sterling > Ozil for -4 or hold?

    1. Takamba
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I think I would do that...

    2. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Deffo Sterling > Ozil -4

    3. leovesole
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      thanks.

  9. Zombie
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    To be honest, before Doos came back here, I was using table very less frequently compared to now 😉

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      😀

    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      his tables dictated my transfer this week to a good extent

  10. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    New post

  11. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    How's this bunch looking?

    Davis

    Stones Terry Bellerin

    Ozil Sanchez Coutinho Haz

    Aguero(C) Benteke Vardy

    Krul Shlupp Skrtel Boyd

    All in order? Correct captain choice and subs bench?

  12. JohnsDonerKebabs
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Want to bring in Sanchez but am in the strange position of having too many Arsenal players in Kosc, Giroud and Ramsey already.

    A) Giroud and Sterling > Vardy and Sanchez (-4)
    B) Ramsey and Sterling > Adam and Sanchez (-4)
    C) Stop being greedy and use FT to bring in an extra Sunderland player?

    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      You have made your bed - now you will have to lie in it.

      1. JohnsDonerKebabs
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, a couple of people have said that previously but my though is that it's not too late to re-make the bed.

        I'd be much more comfortable captaining Sanchez than Giroud or Ramsey so -4 isn't a massive amount.

        I am steering towards C but worried not owning Sanchez could be fatal

    2. skodaole2
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B. If Ramsey was fit and 100% you shouldnt take a hit, but..

      1. JohnsDonerKebabs
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        So if he plays this week, I should hold?

  13. Boss Hogg
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Help!

    Ospina
    Terry, Ivanovic, Schlupp
    Hazard, Sanchez (vc), Grealish, STERLING
    Aguero(c), Vardy, Benteke
    (Schmeichel, Coutinho, Skrtel, Pva)
    1.1m, 1ft

    So... I was all set to bring in Ramsey for Sterling this week.
    But what do I do now?

    a. Get Ozil
    b. Get Carzorla
    c. Keep Sterling, and bring in Vlaar this week. Get an Arsenal player next week
    d. Save the transfer

    ?

    1. peanut101
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      b

  14. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    How is she looking for this week fellas? Good to go or anything worth a hit?

    Hart

    JT/Fonte/Lescott

    Alexis/Ozil/Silva/Gomez

    N'Doye/Aguero (c)/Vardy (vc)

    (Krul/Coutinho/Wollscheid/Naughton)

    Thanks in advance! 🙂

  15. Blocked Hoilett
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Leading my $$$ league by 4 points and just took a 4 point hit to get rid of Hazard & Clark for Alexis & Van Anholt.

    1. Was this a bad move?

    2. Should I captain Aguero or Benteke?

    I would like to thank everyone for their great advice last week! You're all top class 😀

    1. estheblessed
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Aguero would be the safe choice but if you want to take gamble go for Benteke.

    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Too late
      Aguero
      Your welcome 😉

  16. Rabbinton
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    a) Panti or Schmeichel
    b) Pick 2 of Skrtel, PvA, McShane, Duff

    1. Blocked Hoilett
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      a) Schmeichel as Sunderland will be without their captain and CB, O'Shea which wont help clean sheet chances.

      b) McShane & Skrtel, both good for a clean sheet or a goal

  17. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Looking forward to this gameweek

    Krul

    Huth terry PVA

    Fabregas cazorla sanchez silva

    Aguero kane murray

  18. HVT
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi all could really do with some fb please.
    A - play Fab/Sterling
    B - both out for Sanchez/Allbright -4
    ( I will be getting Sanchez for free then next week (I hope!))
    It comes down to who I think scores more this week of those combos?
    I'm not overly convinced B will out score A with the -4 factored in, Sanchez won't get a brace every week-it could be the turn of Giroud/Özil on Monday or just get him,

  19. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you rather have for the rest of season?

    Hazard LIV wba SUN
    Or
    Silva QPR swans SAINTS

    1. Rafinho
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Hazard's minutes will be limited probably, so Silva

  20. Geordienufc1
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi all - good to go on these moves?

    Schmeichel (Pants)
    Ivan | Terry | Kosc (Skrtel) (PvA)
    Haz | Hendo | Silva | Sterling (Cambi)
    Kun (C) | Kane | Vardy

    Sterling + Hendo -> Sanchez + Grealish with my 2FTs.
    Plan next week, if I want Giroud, is an Ivan downgrade, and Vardy or Kane upgrade, depending on form, for a -4. If I'd rather an Arsenal mid, Silva would be sacrificed, with no hit required.

    All seem sound?

  21. Rafinho
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Sterling -> Silva worth a hit?

    1. peanut101
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      only for an arsenal mid

      1. Rafinho
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Already have Ospina, Ramsey and Alexis. Thanks

  22. peanut101
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    start schmeich or my hill

    1. Rafinho
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Myhill imo

  23. LE GOD(C)-AMERICAN DYCHO-(1…
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    RP

    Who would you rather have for the rest of season?

    Hazard LIV wba SUN
    Or
    Silva QPR swans SAINTS

    1. peanut101
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      haz

    2. uhahpaulmcgrath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      silva

  24. Sol
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hi

    Myhill/Mignolet
    JT Clyne C.Dawson PVA Toby
    Hazard Silva Fabregas Sterling Cork
    Kane Kun Giroud

    A) Fabregas Clyne > Sanchez Wasilewski -4
    B) Sterling Fabregas > Albrighton Sanchez -4
    C) Sterling > Cazorla
    B) Save
    other suggestions?

    1. Sol
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      D) Save

    2. uhahpaulmcgrath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      C fancy cazorla to score well

  25. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Great to see Chris Brunt among these picks, I actually dreamt tonight that he'd score five goals today. I remember cursing myself for not taking him out for Henderson...

  26. JimmyP45
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Myhill
    Schlupp, Koscielny, Terry
    Bolasie, Silva, Hazard, Eriksen/Albrighton
    Kane, Aguero, Giroud

    Who to bench? Eriksen or Albrighton?

  27. Rains of Castamere
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    G2G lads? Really not sure I've got my subs right.

    Myhill
    Ivanovic, Alder, Bellerin
    Hazard, Silva, Sanchez, Walters
    Giroud Vardy Aguero

    Kasper | Skrtel, Gomez, Wollscheid

    1. JaydenLFC87
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Good team

  28. JaydenLFC87
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Sterling / Vardy > Gomez / Benteke -4 Yay or Nay??

    1. uhahpaulmcgrath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      yes

  29. uhahpaulmcgrath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    start zouma or dier ?